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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,657.30, 12,973.41 and 4,705.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,657.30, 12,973.41 and 4,705.22 is: 7,051.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,657.30 : 12,973.41 = 4,705.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,657.30/12,973.41 = 4,705.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,657.30x = 12,973.41 × 4,705.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,657.30x = 61,042,780.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,042,780.63/8,657.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,051.02

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